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🌱 Parks Closed For COVID + Cherry Lane Neighbor Teaches Bridge

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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(Patch Media)

Up and at 'em, Laurel! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Laurel.

First, today's weather:

A brief shower or two. High: 52 Low: 46.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

  1. Public events and programs, as well as most park facilities, in Prince George's County will be closed beginning Wednesday through Jan. 18. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the county's parks and recreation department made this decision on Tuesday. All parks and trails will remain open. The closures are part of the department's COVID-19 response. (WTOP)
  2. In response to Maryland surpassing 2,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide, Governor Larry Hogan recently provided Marylanders with an update regarding ongoing emergency actions. He said that our "statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations have now reached record levels and surpassed 2,000." He thinks that this surge was driven primarily by unvaccinated patients. Therefore, he wants to to encourage everyone to get vaccinated and get boosted so that they can have a strong defense against this coronavirus and its variants. (Maryland.gov)
  3. Jailbreak Restaurant & Brewery in Laurel is looking for a new assistant general manager. If you're in the service industry and have management experience, apply! It offers a fun working environment with awesome culture and room to grow as a team leader. This job has great hours, benefits, bonuses and more. Submit resume to kyle@jailbreakbrewing.com (Facebook - Laurel MD Connect)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market—Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
  • Épi Dat Sèt! Friends & Family Cocktail Hour + Dinner—What a year it's been! Your support has been pivotal to our success. Let's close out 2021 together. (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • Annual Masquerade New Year's Eve Ball at 5 Sisters Restaurant — If you're looking for a fun way to open the new year, this is it! Limited open bar from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Special drinks, complimentary finger foods, Champagne toast, party favors, and plenty of fun! Two DJs, and the greatest NYE party the DVM has to offer! (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Cherry Lane: New duplicate bridge sessions are now scheduled! Share with family and friends interested in learning the game of bridge. Bridge Bidding Basics I. Join the exciting World of Bridge! (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Laurel Crossing: I have lived in Laurel almost three years. I'm looking to find some good spots to hang out at. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, South Laurel Park: Does anyone know an animal rescue in the Laurel or surrounding areas? (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, South Laurel: All body contouring services are $85 per session until the end of the year. Book your free consultation today! (Nextdoor)
  • Virtual 365th Board of Appeals: *This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom* The public wishing to speak on any items are asked to register for the Zoom meeting information at https://www.cityoflaurel.org/clerk/meetings by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Alexis Goring

About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm a Bowie area resident with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com.

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